Web Hacking and Security

Web Hacking and Security

Course Overview

This comprehensive course is designed to take you from the fundamentals of cybersecurity to advanced web penetration testing techniques. Whether you’re a beginner or an IT professional looking to enhance your security skills, this course covers everything you need to know. You'll learn how to identify vulnerabilities, perform penetration testing, and secure web applications against cyber threats. By the end of the course, you'll be able to conduct real-world security assessments, protect websites from attacks, and understand ethical hacking principles.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the fundamentals of ethical hacking and cybersecurity.
  • Identify common web vulnerabilities and exploit them ethically.
  • Perform penetration testing using industry-standard tools.
  • Secure web applications against common cyber threats.
  • Understand OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques.
  • Develop security best practices for web applications and APIs.

Course Curriculum

1. Introduction to Web Security and Ethical Hacking

  • What is ethical hacking and why is it important?
  • Understanding cybersecurity threats and attack vectors
  • Setting up a secure penetration testing lab

2. Understanding Web Application Architecture

  • How web applications work
  • Client-side vs. server-side security
  • Introduction to HTTP and HTTPS security principles

3. Reconnaissance and Information Gathering

  • Passive vs. active reconnaissance
  • Using WHOIS, Nslookup, and Subdomain Enumeration
  • Fingerprinting web technologies and CMS detection

4. OWASP Top 10 Security Vulnerabilities

  • Injection attacks (SQL, NoSQL, Command Injection)
  • Broken authentication and session management
  • Cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks

5. Exploiting Common Web Vulnerabilities

  • SQL Injection: Exploitation and prevention
  • Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks
  • XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerabilities

6. Penetration Testing Methodologies

  • How to conduct a web penetration test
  • Manual vs. automated vulnerability scanning
  • Writing detailed security reports for clients

7. Securing Web Applications

  • Implementing HTTPS and SSL/TLS security
  • Web application firewalls and their role
  • Secure coding practices and input validation

8. Advanced Hacking Techniques

  • Bypassing authentication mechanisms
  • Privilege escalation and gaining root access
  • Exploiting API vulnerabilities

9. Bug Bounty and Real-World Security Testing

  • How to participate in bug bounty programs
  • Finding vulnerabilities in live applications
  • Reporting security flaws responsibly

10. Final Projects and Ethical Hacking Challenges

  • Hands-on penetration testing scenarios
  • Building your own web security assessment toolkit
  • Career paths in ethical hacking and cybersecurity

Course Insights

Free

Duration
3 Months
Enrolled
412
Certificate
Included
Language
Urdu & English

What We Offer

  • Lifetime access to all course materials and future updates
  • Exclusive community support for course members
  • Certificate of completion included at no additional cost
  • Practical penetration testing projects for real-world experience
  • One-on-one instructor feedback on assignments